Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Air Force Pilot Badge C.1945 GTRexclude A gold grade Mother’s Cross

A gold grade Mother’s Cross (“Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter”)

his citation stating: "The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" to Commander (MC) William W

his "Flat Feet" were reassessed

After six weeks at Buxton

He is documented as being at Crystal Palace Disposal Centre on January 15

Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Air Force Pilot Badge C.1945 GTRexclude A gold grade Mother’s CrossIn silver with gilt wings, marked "800" (silver), maker marked "FP", hallmarked with a "5" within a triangle incorporating a checkered background (800 silver), stamped "54", "III" and "1101" on the reverse, illustrating a downward pointing sword bearing the Czech coat of arms, flanked by wings and resting upon a full wreath of linden leaves, measuring 63 mm (w) x 48. 8 mm (h), one of three clips intact, surface wear on the coat of arms, contact marks,